Women Founders Network 14th Annual Fast Pitch Event
Come for the pitches. Stay for the connections.
The Women Founders Network (WFN) invites you to an exclusive evening connecting high-potential women-led startups with investors, industry leaders, and changemakers.
The Top 10 finalists—exceptional women entrepreneurs from our 2026 competition—will pitch their ventures live for a chance to win $55,000 in cash grants plus professional services.
This is more than a pitch event—it’s a platform for innovation, investment, and impact. Whether you're an investor looking for promising early-stage startups, a female founder seeking inspiration and connection, or a business professional ready to support the next generation of leaders, this is the event for you!
Tickets:
Ticket includes admission, networking reception with appetizer buffet, wine & beverages and dessert & coffee/tea during the break.
Tickets are priced by row, with a $10 per seat discount for half tables (5 seats) and full tables (10 seats).
-- EARLY BIRD DISCOUNTS -- effective through September 15, 2026!
Presenting Companies
Tech/Tech-enabled Track:
Consumer/CPG Track:
Agenda
5:00 PM - 6:00 PM Meet the Finalists: Networking Reception Appetizer & hors d'oeuvres buffet, wine & beverages (included with your ticket) 6:00 PM - 6:15 PM Opening Remarks & Acknowledgements Elaine Hagan, Associate Dean, UCLA Price Center for Entrepreneurial Studies and Darya Allen-Attar, CEO & Co-Founder, Women Founders Network 6:15 PM - 6:20 PM Pitch Presentation Overview Renee LaBran, Co-Founder, Women Founders Network 6:20 PM - 7:15 PM Pitch Presentations: Tech Companies Each finalist has 5 minutes to pitch followed by 5 minutes of Q&A with judges 7:15 PM - 7:25 PM Stretch Break 7:25 PM - 8:20 PM Pitch Presentations: Consumer Companies Each finalist has 5 minutes to pitch followed by 5 minutes of Q&A with judges 8:20 PM - 8:45 PM Dessert & Coffee/Tea Break -- Judges convene for voting 8:45 PM - 9:00 PM Award Presentations & Closing Remarks One winning company in each track is awarded a $25,000 cash grant (total of $50,000) & our Jr. Venture Capitalists will select one finalist company to receive a $5,000 cash grant.
You don't want to miss this - reserve your seat today!
-- EARLY BIRD DISCOUNTS -- effective through September 15, 2026
Sponsors
Women Founders Network thanks our generous sponsors who make everything we do possible!
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Location
UCLA Covel Commons, 330 De Neve Drive, Grand Horizon Room, Los Angeles, CA, 90024
Parking information will be sent to all registered guests prior to the event.